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Typewriter Keyboard Art From 1948

Keyboard Art from the October, 1948 issue of Popular Mechanics, a predecessor to what would become ASCII art. via Retronaut & Modern Mechanics

The Peace Drone by Axel Brechensbauer

The Peace Drone by Axel Brechensbauer

Barcelona-based artist Axel Brechensbauer proposes that the United States abandon its use of armed drones in favor of the artist’s “Peace Drone,” a clown-faced aircraft…

Waves by Daniel Palacios

Waves, A Kinetic Sculpture That Generates Waveforms

“Waves” is an interactive kinetic sculpture that generates waveforms with a spinning elastic rope whenever the sculpture detects nearby movement (video). “Waves” was created by…

TaxiTreats

TaxiTreats, A Vending Machine for Taxis

TaxiTreats is a New York City-based startup that is developing a seatback vending machine for taxis. Cofounded by business students Brian Shimmerlik (NYU) and Tomas…